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At Moto-i in Minneapolis, we love the summertime and all that comes with it. Whether you’re spending all your time by the pool, or you’re getting out and seeing parts of the city that you’ve never visited before, summer is a great time for both relaxing and exploring. We all know that the one thing that many people want when they’re lounging by the pool, or after they’ve been out and abo…Read More

It might only be May, but you’re likely already planning your summer fun with friends and family. If you have a group of friends that gets together every summer for a pub crawl, then why not add Moto-i to the list? At our sake bar in Minneapolis, you can enjoy beer, wine, and sake that’s brewed on site! Try Something Different This Summer We have an outstanding selection of sake, and the tradi…Read More

At Moto-i in Minneapolis, we take great pride in the sake that we brew on-site and serve to our customers. We have a great variety of options when it comes to sake, and we love watching people discover the unique flavors of this illustrious beverage. We offer tours of our sake brewery, so if you want to see firsthand how the drink is made, you can get up close and personal and explore how this tra…Read More

If you’ve ever traveled to Japan, or are familiar with Japanese culture, then you most likely know how important ceremony is to the country. The Japanese people have many rites and rituals, with many of them stemming from various religions found throughout the country. As with many religious ceremonies, food and drink come into the equation at some point, and in Japan, sake is a very important p…Read More

At Moto-i in Minneapolis, we’re dedicated to making and serving the best sake in the Twin Cities. Our on-site brewery makes it easy to show people how our sake is made, and we’re always striving to create the most flavorful varieties. While you can order traditional drinks by the glass, we also have sake cocktails that offer something different in the way of flavors. Many of these, like our Ce…Read More

At Moto-i in Minneapolis, we love sumo wrestling, and we are the best spot in the city to catch the Grand Sumo Tournament each and every year. We also have a Sumo Fantasy League where you can sign up and win cash prizes, happy hour specials, and more. We always have sake ready to serve and you can enjoy a cup of your favorite style while you watch your favorite rikishi try to dominate his opponent…Read More

At moto-i in Minneapolis, we’re proud of our on-site sake brewery and the delicious beverages we make on a regular basis. We love when people come into our restaurant and try sake or a sake cocktail for the first time, and we always enjoy seeing the look on their face when they taste the delicious blend of this traditional drink. People have enjoyed sake for centuries, and understanding the hist…Read More

Western civilization has paired wine with food for centuries, and there are now those who specialize in pairing craft beer with certain dishes. There are so many options when it comes to wine and beer pairing that it can seem impossible to find the perfect match. However, it’s important not to forget that Eastern civilization also pairs alcohol with food, and sake, while it can be completely enj…Read More

Wine experts are known as sommeliers, beer experts are known as cicerones, but what is a sake expert called? While there doesn’t seem to be a specific term for it, a sake expert is someone who knows and appreciates the intricacies of this traditional Japanese drink. At Moto-i in Minneapolis, our sake brewers are well versed in the processes and terminology involved in making this alcoholic drink…Read More

There are those who prefer traditional sake, and at Moto-i, we have that in plentiful supply. With an on-site sake brewery, we create many different types of Junmai sake, which is perfect for drinking on its own or adding to traditional cocktails. Our restaurant bar is fully stocked with sake, spirits, and liquor, and our bartenders can create the perfect cocktail for happy hour or to pair with yo…Read More